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A review by wanderingintopages
Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy
4.0
Hearts on Thin Ice is a heartwarming sports romance that blends the intensity of professional hockey with the softer side of love and healing. The novel follows Nick Sorensen, once a star hockey player who finds himself physically fit to return to the ice after a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of his best friends—but his mental recovery is lagging. Living alone in an empty apartment, his coach worries that Nick hasn’t fully addressed the emotional trauma of the crash.
To prove he's mentally sound, Nick hires Alyssa Compton, an ambitious interior designer, to transform his barren apartment into a real home. Alyssa, eager to secure her job and make a name for herself, takes on the challenge. However, Nick's stubbornness and difficulty accepting help make the task more than just a design job. As Alyssa pushes through Nick’s emotional walls, she begins to see the vulnerability behind his tough exterior, while Nick starts to find solace in Alyssa’s presence.
Both struggling to find belonging—Nick on the ice and Alyssa in her career—their shared journey of healing turns into a love story. But the road to love is as treacherous as the ice Nick skates on, and it’s going to take teamwork for them to navigate their complicated feelings.
Tropes
- Sports Romance
- Mental Health
- Workplace Romance
- Slow Burn Romance
Readers who enjoy sports romances like Icebreaker or Set on You, or emotional love stories where personal growth plays a key role, will find *Hearts on Thin Ice* an irresistible read.
Scarlett Everdeen and Nick Mondelli bring life to Alyssa and Nick, with their narrations adding depth to the characters’ emotional struggles and romantic tension, making this audiobook an immersive experience for listeners.
It is a charming debut romance that captures the vulnerability of healing, the importance of support, and the unexpected ways love can find its way into our lives. With its blend of humour, heart, and the high stakes of professional sports, it’s a compelling story about finding love—and yourself—when you least expect it.
To prove he's mentally sound, Nick hires Alyssa Compton, an ambitious interior designer, to transform his barren apartment into a real home. Alyssa, eager to secure her job and make a name for herself, takes on the challenge. However, Nick's stubbornness and difficulty accepting help make the task more than just a design job. As Alyssa pushes through Nick’s emotional walls, she begins to see the vulnerability behind his tough exterior, while Nick starts to find solace in Alyssa’s presence.
Both struggling to find belonging—Nick on the ice and Alyssa in her career—their shared journey of healing turns into a love story. But the road to love is as treacherous as the ice Nick skates on, and it’s going to take teamwork for them to navigate their complicated feelings.
Tropes
- Sports Romance
- Mental Health
- Workplace Romance
- Slow Burn Romance
Readers who enjoy sports romances like Icebreaker or Set on You, or emotional love stories where personal growth plays a key role, will find *Hearts on Thin Ice* an irresistible read.
Scarlett Everdeen and Nick Mondelli bring life to Alyssa and Nick, with their narrations adding depth to the characters’ emotional struggles and romantic tension, making this audiobook an immersive experience for listeners.
It is a charming debut romance that captures the vulnerability of healing, the importance of support, and the unexpected ways love can find its way into our lives. With its blend of humour, heart, and the high stakes of professional sports, it’s a compelling story about finding love—and yourself—when you least expect it.